US Bridges

KY-1331 over Peeled Oak Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 965 · Structure no. 006B00063N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1331 over Peeled Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1331 over Peeled Oak Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, projected to reach 488 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1331
CrossesPeeled Oak Creek
Location2.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 965
RouteState Highway 1331
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06, -83.79056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2021)
Projected traffic488 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1331 over Peeled Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1331 over Peeled Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1331 over Peeled Oak Creek carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1331 over Peeled Oak Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns KY-1331 over Peeled Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.